Blog 10

I think an interesting topic was how my classmates would relate to using the different tools that we would learn from class earlier. I think it is very important for us to learn these skills and I think that all of the students also think this as well. Many of the students know that technology is expanding and that we need to expand with it. Students also have found that Excel is the least program that they know about. Microsoft Word and Power Point are the most frequently used throughout high school so most of us know about them but Excel is rarely used and that is a weakness to most of the students.
The next technology skill I would like to learn next would be learning about the different computers and their programs. Many people these days also use MAC computers and I would like to learn more about them and their different programs. I think those computers are very interesting and that would help me expand my horizons with technology because I would be learning of the similarities and differences of these different computers. I also think that MAC computers are becoming more popular so knowing more about them can be very useful.
I think that learning about the different programs and what I can use them for will help me with my future educational technology goals. Technology is always growing so I think that knowing the software to use and the proper hardware can make things a lot easier. Being able to go to different schools and use their software without always asking questions is always a good thing. Also, knowing the programs and being able to get creative is a good thing so that you can get your point across but still have the audiences attention.

Blog Nine

I think teachers have various resources especially on the Internet. With websites growing every day teachers can find new sources daily. A good source that I found was a place called Teachers Net. It is at www.teachersnet.com and contains many resources for teachers of all grades. It also has a message board so that all teachers can give their opinions on everything from the site to teaching techniques. This can help improve teaching skills and techniques with some constructive criticism.
The site also contains helpful lesson plans that give teachers ideas for certain subject matters. This is very useful when teachers just are not feeling up to making a new activity or just need an idea. I think that this website can help because it gives teachers various ideas on activities for different subjects. It can also give them feedback on teaching styles and techniques.
I think that a a good tool for teachers is a message board that is dedicated to certain grades. I think that getting input from others teachers that are also teaching in your grade level is better. I also think that messages boards that are focused solely on your grade level can make it easier for teachers to get advice with teaching and will make things more organized. Organization is very important especially with teaching because you want to try and get input quickly and easily, not have to search through everything.